NAILAH BLACKMAN
The number one Trinbagonian female artist worldwide, an internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and performer, officially taking the world by storm to become the next global pop star.
The Caribbean
Royalty.
The Trinbagonian singer-songwriter and the undisputed Queen of the Caribbean has brought her music to prestigious global stages like Coachella and the WNBA halftime show. A BET Award nominee and a four-time winner at the Caribbean Music Awards, she sparks consistently, selling out every single one of her shows worldwide.
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From Trinidad
to the Global Stage
Nailah Blackman is a Caribbean superstar from Trinidad and Tobago, known for her groundbreaking impact on modern Caribbean culture. She launched her career at age 19 with the hit “Workout” alongside Kes the Band, which gained over 23 million views. Nailah quickly followed up with her solo track “Baila Mami,” achieving 3 million views in a month, and made history with “Badishh,” a female-led Dancehall x Soca collaboration featuring Shenseea.
In her first year, she hosted the first concert of her now annual concert series, “Sokah Origins,” attracting 2,500 attendees and earning a BET Award nomination for Best New International Act. Her debut EP, The Reel, included the popular song “Sweet & Loco,” which helped her reach the African diaspora and led to a collaboration with Adekunle Gold. Nailah is also dedicated to youth mentorship and activism, exemplified by her children’s concert “Lah Lah Land.”
Nailah’s 2022 debut album Teknique featured international artists such as Walshy Fire, Jay Critch and Oxlade, and included her hit song “Come Home.” She has performed globally at major festivals, showcasing her dynamic live presence and connecting with diverse audiences. Recognized in publications like Billboard, she is a four-time CMA winner, blending Caribbean heritage with global sounds.
An unstoppable rise
California, USA
Capacity 12k
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The milestones
Discography and stages that shaped her career, in chronological order.
The massive carnival anthem that served as her global breakout track.
Her first solo track, achieving 3 million views in a month.
A powerful soca-dancehall crossover with the Jamaican superstar that racked up millions of views.
The standout song from her debut EP The Reel, which helped her reach the African diaspora.
A highly successful transatlantic Afrobeats-pop pairing that expanded her global audience.
A high-energy collaboration linking Trinbagonian soca with the legendary Jamaican dancehall icon.
Featuring international artists such as Walshy Fire, Jay Critch and Oxlade.
An absolute carnival juggernaut that swept the inaugural Caribbean Music Awards for Best Soca Collaboration.
